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The Birthday Massacre
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (1999 – present)
The Birthday Massacre is a synth rock band, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The band was officially formed in 1999, known at that time as Imagica. The band consists of Chibi (vocals), Rainbow (guitars and programming), Michael Falcore (guitars), Owen (keyboards), O.E. (previously drums, now bass), and Rhim (drums).
Their sound is mostly a fusion of retro electronica and dynamic contemporary songwriting. Elements of children’s fiction and adult fantasy are combined with twisting distortion and euphoric melody to create a unique and original sound dubbed “post-retro”. This sound is also affiliated with “synth rock” a rising genre influenced by elements 80’s synthpop, industrial, and gothic rock.
The group originated in London, Ontario under the name Imagica. The group’s original line-up consisted of: Chibi, Rainbow, Michael Falcore, and Aslan Osiris (bass). Dank played live keyboards and O.E. joined the group on live drums. A seven-song limited edition demo was released.
In 2001, Dank left the group, and the others relocated from London to Toronto, Ontario, to begin recording. There, they recorded another limited edition demo, this time with five songs.
Shortly thereafter, the band adopted the name The Birthday Massacre. In July of 2002, The Birthday Massacre independently released a limited edition CD entitled “Nothing & Nowhere”.
Their sound is mostly a fusion of retro electronica and dynamic contemporary songwriting. Elements of children’s fiction and adult fantasy are combined with twisting distortion and euphoric melody to create a unique and original sound dubbed “post-retro”. This sound is also affiliated with “synth rock” a rising genre influenced by elements 80’s synthpop, industrial, and gothic rock.
The group originated in London, Ontario under the name Imagica. The group’s original line-up consisted of: Chibi, Rainbow, Michael Falcore, and Aslan Osiris (bass). Dank played live keyboards and O.E. joined the group on live drums. A seven-song limited edition demo was released.
In 2001, Dank left the group, and the others relocated from London to Toronto, Ontario, to begin recording. There, they recorded another limited edition demo, this time with five songs.
Shortly thereafter, the band adopted the name The Birthday Massacre. In July of 2002, The Birthday Massacre independently released a limited edition CD entitled “Nothing & Nowhere”.
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krhisto wrote:
*Para los que amamos a chibi <3 * jaja xD
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Wagmacker wrote:
Chibi ♥
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blattaccurate wrote:
Check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE
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Bovver666 wrote:
Chibi RuleZzZzZZZZ !!!!! <3
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dvongrimm wrote:
Unfamiliar <3
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V-Mayatnik wrote:
I like freaks like they :)
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Anderz- wrote:
So far I prefer Walking With Strangers: love how it sounds more... dreamy!
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wcfresh wrote:
waiting for they next album. when?
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Wioleta86 wrote:
Amazing live band!!! :-)
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bo1B_B1y wrote:
Great alternative gothic band! CD demo is my favorite album.
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SANLEGAS wrote:
no es mi fuerte el gotico pero si que tiene talento.
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Scython wrote:
A lot of disturbing avatars here indeed. Still waiting for new album!
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Saranella wrote:
Best band ever?
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LiZza_x3 wrote:
dumm?
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autumn_cannibal wrote:
emos! XD
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CHxlullabies wrote:
Chibi's voice = <3
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SpyKiisMaGiC wrote:
How can anyone not love Chibi's vocals?
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sugarboy20 wrote:
great band
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Alby_ wrote:
lolwut?
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vikingmuffin wrote:
I love everything about this band....except Chibi's vocal work! =(
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The Birthday Massacre on The Vampire Diaries
5 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/thebirthdaymassacre
Yes, the groovy people down at The Vampire Diaries featured a big chunk of "Happy Birthday" on tonight's episode "162 Candles". (season 1, episode 8) I thought it sounded pretty sweet over the opening. …
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